Share the boat.
Split the cost.
€120per person · 4-hour sharing boat tourStep aboard Dolce far Niente and discover Lake Como with other guests. Cruise past lakeside villas and villages, then go ashore for 50 minutes in Bellagio and 50 minutes in Varenna.
A seat aboard. Two villages to explore.
Enjoy the scenery and the company while your skipper guides Dolce far Niente along the lake. The outward cruise follows Blevio and Torno towards Nesso, Lezzeno and Bellagio, then continues to Varenna. Return past the villas of Tremezzina and the western shore.
50 minutes in Bellagio
Walk through the village lanes and along the waterfront. Take photographs, enjoy an aperitivo or pick up something to eat before returning aboard at the agreed time.
50 minutes in Varenna
Discover the colourful lakeside village on foot, enjoy its views and explore at your own pace before meeting your skipper for the return journey.
Both village stops are included within the four-hour experience. Visits ashore are independent; food, drinks ashore and attraction tickets are not included.
An affordable way to visit Bellagio and Varenna by boat.
Make more of your Lake Como budget with a budget-friendly Bellagio and Varenna boat tour. Sharing Dolce far Niente with other guests lets you enjoy a skipper-led cruise and two village visits at a clear price of €120 per person.
This affordable shared boat tour on Lake Como lasts four hours, including 50 minutes in Bellagio and 50 minutes in Varenna. Explore the lanes, take photographs and enjoy the waterfront before returning aboard. The shared format is designed for travellers who want to see the lake and save by booking a seat.
For couples, friends or solo travellers seeking an economical boat trip to Bellagio and Varenna, the idea is simple: share the boat, split the cost. Choose the sharing experience and keep more of your holiday budget for the rest of your stay.
Villas, Bellagio and Varenna.
Outward cruise · From Como towards Bellagio and Varenna
- Departure · Como or agreed location
This itinerary starts in Como. On request, we can agree a different boarding point and adapt the route. - Villa Troubetzkoy · Blevio
The first villa on the route, admired directly from the water. - Mandarin Oriental · Blevio, towards Torno
A scenic cruise past the lakeside hotel. - Il Sereno · Torno
We continue along the eastern shore, viewing the hotel from the lake. - Villa Pliniana · Torno
Views of the villa on the stretch of shoreline towards Faggeto Lario. - Pognana Lario
We cruise past the village and its waterfront houses. - Orrido di Nesso · Nesso
Ponte della Civera and the waterfall behind it: time to admire the view and take photos from the boat. - Lezzeno
We continue along the eastern shore, taking in the village and the views on the way to Bellagio. - Bellagio
We reach the promontory dividing the Como and Lecco branches, where views open towards the central lake and mountains. Here you can go ashore to explore Bellagio before continuing towards Varenna. - Varenna
After Bellagio we reach Varenna on the opposite shore. You can go ashore to explore the village during the 50-minute stop.
Take in the view.
Make it a memory.
Your two stops give you time to discover Bellagio and Varenna ashore, alongside the scenery enjoyed from the boat.
Return cruise · Tremezzina and the western shore
- Tremezzo · Tremezzina
Leaving Varenna after our 50-minute stop, we head towards the western shore and the views of Tremezzo. - Villa del Balbianello · Lenno, Tremezzina
A scenic cruise past the villa and its lakeside promontory. - Villa La Cassinella · Lenno, Tremezzina
We admire the residence and its surrounding greenery from the water. - Isola Comacina
We cruise beside the island, with views across the lake and shoreline. - Argegno
We cruise past the village before continuing towards Brienno and Laglio. - Brienno
We cross to the western shore and pass the lakeside village. - Villa Regina Teodolinda · Laglio
We continue along the Laglio shoreline, cruising past the villa. - Villa Oleandra · Laglio
Views from the water of the villa known as George Clooney’s home. - Carate Urio
We follow the shoreline past houses, small harbours and lake views. - Lido di Moltrasio · Moltrasio
Cruise past the lido on the way to Cernobbio. - Villa Fontanelle · Moltrasio
Admire the villa associated with Gianni Versace, also known as Villa Versace. - Villa Pizzo · Cernobbio
The route continues past the villa and its lakeside gardens. - Villa d’Este · Cernobbio
Views of the renowned hotel from the water. - Villa Erba · Cernobbio
The final grand villa on the route before returning. - Return · Como or agreed location
Return to Como on the standard itinerary, or to the point agreed for your experience.
The itinerary follows the Dolce far Niente four-hour route. Navigation may be adapted by the skipper according to weather, lake conditions and the confirmed boarding point.
Explore the boat from every angle.
On-board spaces, details and views. Select a photo to enlarge it.
Your boat in motion.
Included in your sharing tour
A seat aboard Dolce far Niente for the four-hour tour, professional skipper and the two village stops: 50 minutes in Bellagio and 50 minutes in Varenna.
Before you book
The price is €120 per person. Tell us your date and number of guests so we can confirm available seats, departure time and boarding arrangements.
€120 per person, with fuel and prosecco included.
The four-hour cruise aboard Dolce Far Niente includes the skipper, fuel, prosecco and the two village stops. Maximum capacity is 7 passengers, excluding the skipper. Departure is confirmed when 7 participants are booked. You can request individual seats or a smaller number of seats; the shared departure requires a total of 7 confirmed participants.
Meals and drinks ashore and attraction tickets remain separate.
Weather, cancellations & your deposit.
What happens if bad weather is forecast?
We monitor the forecast in the days before your booking. Depending on the expected conditions, we contact you to arrange a change of date or cancellation. If we cancel because of bad weather and you cannot reschedule, we refund the full amount you have paid. Please stay in touch with us before your departure.
When should I cancel my booking?
Cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure to receive a refund of your booking deposit. If you cancel less than 48 hours before departure, your booking deposit is not refundable.
What if Rent Boat Como cancels for reasons on its side?
If we cancel your booking for reasons on our side, we refund the full amount you have paid.